Bidspirit auction | Ewe or Fon Standing Female

Ewe or Fon Standing Female Figure, Ghana/Benin Region, Mid-20th Century - Graceful standing female figure with elongated proportions, stylized coiffure, and serene expression. The carving emphasizes the fertility and maternal symbolism typical of Ewe and Fon sculpture, with delicately incised body markings, rounded limbs, and a slightly forward-leaning posture conveying spiritual vitality. A strand of small white beads is tied at the neck, an emblem of purity and ancestral connection. 13 ¼ in. H × 3 ½ in. W × 2 ¾ in. D Condition: Minor surface abrasions, scattered losses and age cracks, wear consistent with age and use.